Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make
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Does Your Child Need Endodontic Treatment?
updated: Jan. 02, 2024
Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make
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Why Baby Teeth Matter
updated: Dec. 26, 2023
The primary teeth are the initial teeth that erupt from a child’s gums in the first few years of childhood. There are a total of 20 primary teeth, most of
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What is hyperdontia?
updated: Dec. 19, 2023
When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Little
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Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush
updated: Dec. 12, 2023
We’ve all learned a lot about staying healthy lately. As a parent, you give good advice about avoiding germs in public places, cleaning things that get touched a lot like
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Who’s afraid of the dentist?
updated: Dec. 05, 2023
Is the sound of a drill enough to make your child flinch or cringe? Does he or she worry about the twice-yearly dental checkup at Little Sprout Pediatric Dentistry? Trust
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Brushing Your Toddler’s Teeth
updated: Nov. 28, 2023
At Little Sprout Pediatric Dentistry, we know that brushing your toddler’s teeth can be an intimidating prospect. So we’re providing a few tips in the hope of making the process
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Thanksgiving
updated: Nov. 21, 2023
At Little Sprout Pediatric Dentistry, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the BREA, California
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Can children be at risk for developing periodontal disease?
updated: Nov. 14, 2023
the doctor and our team hear this question a lot. While many people believe periodontal disease is an adult problem, studies have indicated that periodontal disease, also known as gum
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Sealants Protect Your Child’s Teeth from Decay
updated: Nov. 07, 2023
Sealants provide a thin coating over molars that can be a powerful tool to protect your child’s teeth from decay. This simple and painless solution can be applied in a
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The Intriguing History of Halloween
updated: Oct. 31, 2023
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is
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Three Reasons We're Fans of Fluoride
updated: Oct. 24, 2023
Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your pediatric dentist recommends it, your child’s toothpaste is formulated with it, and most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it
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Can a Night Guard Mean Sweet Dreams for Your Child?
updated: Oct. 17, 2023
Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. Maybe your child watched a scary movie. Or loaded up on sugar before bed. Or can’t get to sleep after
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Is your child a mouth breather?
updated: Oct. 10, 2023
Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters.
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Year-End Insurance Reminder
updated: Oct. 03, 2023
the doctor, as well as our team at Little Sprout Pediatric Dentistry, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of
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Sippy Cups
updated: Sep. 26, 2023
What a milestone! The transition from bottle to sippy cup is one of baby’s first steps toward toddler independence. And like all first journeys, some helpful guideposts come in handy.
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My child is getting blood blisters; is this normal?
updated: Sep. 19, 2023
Thanks for the question. The “blisters” you are referring to are actually a normal part of losing baby teeth. Sometimes when teeth start to come through, children experience some bleeding
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